THE SHORT LIFE & CURIOUS DEATH OF FREE SPEECH IN AMERICA by Ellis Cose

When we talk about free speech, what we often mean is the speech protected under the First Amendment. Cose informs us just how long FREE speech in America actually lasted. From Sedition Acts to Cancel Culture, you can say just about anything you want, but expect varying reactions (so, not protected). In this piece we never discover what should be considered free speech, just the road to the current position the US has on these freedoms. All Episodes currently streaming on most podcast platforms.